California Water Association Honored as Corporate Member of the Year by Rainbow Chamber of Commerce

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CWA–The California Water Association (CWA) has been recognized as ‘Corporate
Member of the Year’ by the Rainbow Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley.
CWA represents 101 investor-owned water companies throughout the state
that are regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission.

The honor came during a January 25 “Celebrating Success” event in Santa
Clara, during which the chamber recognized CWA for “outstanding
contributions and service to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender
communities in the San Francisco Bay Area,” according to a Certificate
of Recognition from California State Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont).

Established in 1999 to give exposure to the LGBT business community, the
Rainbow Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley is the largest not-for-profit
corporation in greater Silicon Valley for LGBT businesses comprised of
LGBT and LGBT-supportive business owners and professionals.

Over the past year, CWA representative Jose Espinoza of California Water
Service served on the chamber board, chaired CWA’s Utility Supplier
Diversity Program (USDP) Committee, coordinated its annual procurement
community event (CONNECT: 2017) and revamped its 2018 Corporate
Membership package, among other efforts.

“We are beyond honored to receive these awards,” said Timothy
McLaughlin, Supplier Diversity and Community Involvement Manager for San
Jose Water Company and USDP Committee vice chair, who accepted the award
on CWA’s behalf. “They demonstrate the commitment by the California
Water Association and its members to going above and beyond to providing
opportunities for LGBT businesses and other diverse suppliers to thrive.”

California Water Association

The California Water Association represents 101 regulated water
utilities in California. Its members provide safe, reliable,
high-quality water service to approximately 6 million Californians. http://www.calwaterassn.com

Contacts

California Water Association
Jack Hawks, 415-561-9650 (o)
415-305-4393
(c)
Executive Director
[email protected]